Metallic Sweater

Alisha Rimando

Global educator, champion nail artist and session stylist, Alisha Rimando shares a quick, yet stylish design that takes just minutes to create for maximum effect when creating party-themed, seasonal nails.

PRODUCTS USED

  • Colored Gel Polishes
  • Artistic VIP Bright White Powder
  • Mini Striper Brush
  • Lint-free Wipes

STEPS

Follow application steps for Rock Hard Extension.

Apply a thin coat of Bride, making sure to cap the free edge. Cure for 30-seconds in LED light or 2-minutes in UV. Repeat.

Using an Artistic Mini Striper Brush dip into Bride & then into Artistic VIP Bright White Powder. Allow the gel & powder to fuse together, then use the thickened Colour Gloss to create the sweater pattern on the nail.

Once the pattern is complete, cure for 30-seconds in LED light or 2-minutes in UV. Repeat on each nail.

Apply This Girl Sleighs to the nail & gently wipe away color off the surface of the design using a lint-free wipe to expose details of the design.

Apply Glossing Gel over the entire nail & cure for 30-seconds in LED or 2-minutes in UV.

Use Nail Surface Cleanser & a lint-free wipe to cleanse the inhibition layer of the nail.

Massage one drop of Revive Cuticle Oil into the skin surrounding the nail plate & enjoy the finished look.

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